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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $268 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Manhattan College?
- Colgate University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Colgate than Manhattan College ($66,622.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Manhattan College ($26,954 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 9.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,790 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($56,696 vs. $34,438)
Colgate vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 277 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Manhattan College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Manhattan College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Manhattan College (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $66,700)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $9,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($166 vs. $268)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/